At a Glance
- Brianna LaPaglia says her “How lucky are we?” tattoo predates Zach Bryan relationship by four years
- Tattoo matches a lyric from Bryan’s song “28,” sparking post-breakup speculation
- Bryan’s new track “Skin” appears to reference the ink and their split
- Why it matters: Fans tied the tattoo to their breakup drama, but LaPaglia insists it’s unrelated
Brianna LaPaglia is setting the record straight about the tattoo fans keep linking to ex-boyfriend Zach Bryan. In a Jan. 10 TikTok, the Barstool Media host replied to a comment asking if the ink was inspired by Bryan’s music. She clarified it was a drunken Vegas decision with friends long before they met.
The clarification lands days after Bryan released his sixth studio album With Heaven on Top. Listeners zeroed in on “Skin,” a song many interpret as a direct shot at LaPaglia and the tattoo.
Tattoo Origin Story
LaPaglia first revealed the tattoo in an August 2023 TikTok tour of her ink. The phrase “How lucky are we” is etched on the back of her arm.
“We all got it in Vegas four years ago,” she told a follower on Jan. 10. In the 2023 video she added, “We were very drunk. I love the placement, even if the letters look morphed together.”
The line matches lyrics from Bryan’s 2022 track “28,” prompting fans to assume the tattoo honored the singer after they went public in July 2023.
Timeline comparison:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Vegas tattoo trip | Early 2020 |
| LaPaglia & Bryan go public | July 2023 |
| Tattoo reveal on TikTok | August 2023 |
| Breakup announcement | October 2024 |
| Bryan releases With Heaven on Top | January 2025 |
The Alleged Diss Track
On “Skin,” Bryan sings about carving up old tattoos and never touching an ex again. Key lines include:
- “I’m taking a blade to my own skin / And I ain’t ever touching yours again”
- “How do tattoos take to your skin?”
- “Do you love people just to win when it’s over?”
- “Do you still talk s— on all of your friends?”
Social media instantly connected the lyrics to LaPaglia’s visible tattoo and to claims she made after their split.
Post-Breakup Fallout
Bryan announced the breakup in October 2024. LaPaglia later accused him of emotional abuse and alleged he offered her $12 million and a house for her silence. Bryan has not publicly addressed those claims.
Despite the drama, LaPaglia refuses to laser off the tattoo. On Nov. 9, 2024, she posted a TikTok from her car:
“One last thing. I see people saying, ‘Now I have to get my “How lucky are we” tattoo removed.’ That was my thing. That is my tattoo. Don’t get it removed. It’s okay. This is mine.”
Subtle Social Media Jabs
Days before Bryan’s album dropped, LaPaglia appeared to react to news of his marriage to Samantha Leonard. On Jan. 2 she lip-synced Taylor Swift’s “Mastermind,” mouthing “Checkmate, I couldn’t lose” while wearing a Yankees cap.
On Jan. 9, release day, she reposted Swift’s “Actually Romantic” on Instagram Stories with the lyric: “It’s actually sweet all the time you’ve spent on me. It’s honestly wild.”
Fan Reactions
Comment sections on both artists’ posts are split:
- Some fans praise Bryan’s raw lyrics
- Others defend LaPaglia, saying the timeline proves the tattoo isn’t about him
- Multiple users say they rushed to fact-check the Vegas timeline after her TikTok
What’s Next
LaPaglia hosts the popular “PlanBri Uncut” podcast and continues to post daily content. Bryan is riding high on critical praise for With Heaven on Top and has a world tour scheduled for 2025.
Neither side has indicated plans for further public statements, leaving fans to parse lyrics and social posts for clues.
